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City of Fernandina Beach trash collection. File photo

City of Fernandina Beach trash collection. File photo

New garbage service contract approved

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Beginning next year, residents of the city of Fernandina Beach will pay more to have Waste Management pick up garbage less often after the city commission approved, on first reading, a new contract at its May 16 meeting.
Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth held an 8-and-under All Star baseball game over the weekend. Pictured are the players and coaches who participated at the Buccaneer Sports Complex.

Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth held an 8-and-under All Star baseball game over the weekend. Pictured are the players and coaches who participated at the Buccaneer Sports Complex.

8-and-under All Star game

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Nassau County, FL

Nassau County, FL

Citizens sue Nassau County over south end agreement

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
The Citizens Against Runaway Development (CARD) filed suit against Nassau County in the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court. The suit seeks to prevent a settlement agreement between Nassau County and Riverstone Properties, LLC, from becoming effective.
FPU gauges interest in solar farm at Amelia River Golf Club. File photo

FPU gauges interest in solar farm at Amelia River Golf Club. File photo

FPU gauges interest in solar farm at Amelia River Golf Club

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Amelia Island is currently reliant on off-island sources for the majority of its electricity. However, citizens say they prefer that to having 36 acres of land clearcut to install a solar farm on city-owned property.
The Omni Resort brought along some friends from the Amelia Island Nature Center to the Wild Amelia Nature Festival. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

The Omni Resort brought along some friends from the Amelia Island Nature Center to the Wild Amelia Nature Festival. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Wild Amelia celebrates Amelia Island with Nature Festival

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
After a COVID-induced hiatus, the Wild Amelia Nature Festival came back for its 14th year. This past weekend, it kicked off with a sunset river cruise and led into animal exhibits, activities for the kids, nature walks and more.
NCSD

NCSD

NCSB approves book objection policy

Holly Dorman
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The Nassau County School Board has finalized the district’s new policy on textbooks and instructional materials, including how parents and community members can formally object to materials being used in the classroom.
A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office SUV overturned in Yulee Sunday afternoon after the striking a car driven by a Fernandina Beach man. Submitted

A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office SUV overturned in Yulee Sunday afternoon after the striking a car driven by a Fernandina Beach man. Submitted

NCSO deputy involved in fatal crash

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A 31-year-old Fernandina Beach man died Sunday afternoon after a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office SUV struck the car the man was driving. The accident occurred in Yulee just before 1:30 p.m.
Salt marshes in the South Atlantic region of the United States are home to more than 75% of commercial fish, as well as thousands of endangered species such as gopher tortoises. Submitted

Salt marshes in the South Atlantic region of the United States are home to more than 75% of commercial fish, as well as thousands of endangered species such as gopher tortoises. Submitted

Plan unveiled to protect South Atlantic salt marshes

Holly Dorman
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A coalition of government, ecological and professional leaders has come together to form the South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative, a program aimed at protecting salt marshes from the effects of climate change. These salt marshes are areas of grassland flooded with seawater.
City Hall chambers was filled to overflowing to hear the quasi-judicial hearing regarding development of townhomes on what is known as the Tringali property on Third and Fourth streets in downtown Fernandina Beach. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

City Hall chambers was filled to overflowing to hear the quasi-judicial hearing regarding development of townhomes on what is known as the Tringali property on Third and Fourth streets in downtown Fernandina Beach. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

City commission approves replat; allows townhome development on Tringali property

Julia Roberts
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Despite pleas from residents who filled city hall opposing the development of townhouses in downtown Fernandina Beach, the city commission voted to approve the construction on streets adjacent to the city’s Historic District.